| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6079274 | The American Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Emergency department intensive care unit occupancy appears driven by categorized as “reduced benefit” patients, and these units tend to become alternative dumping grounds for palliative care services. Hospitals and health care administrators should take special care to develop policies for improving the management of these patients.
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Authors
Mehmet Ali MD, Meltem MD, Sercan MD, Nalan M. MD, Mehmet Mahir MD,